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SEE IT. SAY IT. SOLVE IT. 

The Perfect Handoff for Early Diagnosis and Aligned Care 

Early diagnosis starts the conversation. Alignment turns it into action. 

Join us for an engaging, in-person CE program designed to help dentists and hygienists work more effectively together—from the first clinical finding to the final treatment conversation. 

Learn a practical, repeatable approach for identifying early disease, preparing patients for the doctor exam, and delivering a clear hygiene-to-doctor handoff that improves diagnostic clarity, patient understanding, and treatment acceptance. 

✔ 2 CE Hours 
✔ Live, In-Person Education 
✔ Designed for Dentists + Hygienists 
✔ Practical Strategies You Can Use Tomorrow 

EVENT DETAILS 

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 

UHMC – University of Hawaii Maui College 
Maui, Hawaii 

2 CE Hours 

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WHY THIS MATTERS 

Great Diagnosis Requires More Than Great Clinical Skills 

The hygienist sees it. 

The patient needs to understand it. 

The doctor needs to hear it clearly. 

And the entire team needs to communicate the same clinical story. 

When the hygiene-to-doctor handoff lacks structure, important findings can get lost, exams take longer, conversations become repetitive, and patients may hear conflicting—or confusing—messages. 

See It. Say It. Solve It. gives dentists and hygienists a shared framework for moving from clinical observation → patient understanding → aligned diagnosis → confident next steps. 

The result? A more efficient exam, stronger co-diagnosis, and a patient who better understands what the team sees, why it matters, and what should happen next. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 

SEE IT. 

Recognize Early. Assess Consistently. 

Strengthen your team’s ability to recognize and communicate early clinical findings before disease progresses. 

  • Identify early indicators of periodontal disease 
  • Recognize caries risk and opportunities for early intervention 
  • Create greater consistency in how clinical findings are assessed 
  • Prepare the patient for what the doctor will evaluate 

SAY IT. 

Create a Handoff That Moves the Exam Forward. 

Turn the hygiene-to-doctor handoff into a concise, clinically meaningful conversation. 

  • Know what information belongs in the handoff 
  • Communicate findings clearly without repeating the entire appointment 
  • Use patient-friendly language that supports co-diagnosis 
  • Give the doctor the information needed to enter the exam prepared 
  • Reduce mixed messaging between hygienist and dentist 

SOLVE IT. 

Align the Team. Clarify the Next Step. 

Help patients move from hearing a finding to understanding what it means for their health. 

  • Align doctor and hygienist communication 
  • Define appropriate early-intervention strategies 
  • Reinforce recommendations without creating confusion 
  • Improve patient understanding and treatment acceptance 
  • Create a more consistent experience from assessment through diagnosis 

MEET YOUR SPEAKER 

Kat Lawson, RDH 

Clinical Educator | Dental Hygienist 

Kat Lawson, RDH, brings a practical, clinician-focused approach to helping dental teams strengthen patient care, communication, and clinical consistency. 

Through real-world examples and actionable strategies, Kat helps hygienists and dentists turn clinical findings into conversations patients can understand—while creating stronger alignment between the hygiene and doctor exam. 

Her approach focuses on strategies teams can put into practice immediately to improve communication, efficiency, and the overall patient experience. 

WHY ATTEND? 

Walk Away With a Handoff Your Team Can Actually Use 

This isn’t about adding another complicated protocol to an already busy appointment. 

It’s about making the conversations you’re already having clearer, faster, and more effective. 

You’ll leave with: 

  • A doctor-approved handoff structure designed to improve efficiency 
  • Clear expectations for what information should be shared—and how 
  • Patient-friendly scripting that supports co-diagnosis 
  • Practical strategies to reduce exam time while improving clinical clarity 
  • Tools to create more consistent doctor-hygienist communication 
  • A simple implementation plan your team can begin using immediately 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

  1. Identify early indicators of periodontal disease and caries risk using a standardized approach. 
  2. Define and communicate appropriate early-intervention strategies. 
  3. Execute a structured hygienist-to-dentist handoff that improves exam efficiency and diagnostic clarity. 
  4. Align communication between the hygienist and dentist to reduce redundancy, mixed messaging, and patient confusion. 
  5. Apply clear, consistent communication strategies that improve patient understanding and support treatment acceptance. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION 

AGD Subject Code

490 – Periodontics

Course Level 

Intermediate 

Educational Method 

Live, In-Person Lecture / Interactive Education 

Continuing Education Credit 

2 CE Hours 

To receive continuing education credit, participants must meet attendance requirements and complete the post-course evaluation. 

This educational activity is provided by Dental Education Partners™. 

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